Croatia, Luka Modrić topple Ghana to keep World Cup hopes alive

Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in a World Cup group stage match, keeping their tournament hopes alive. Veteran midfielder Luka Modrić played a pivotal role in the victory.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the standings in the expanded 48-team World Cup format, determining which teams advance to the knockout rounds.
Hear this story PHILADELPHIA - Age proved to just be a number to Croatia as it continued its World Cup journey with a 2-1 defeat of Ghana on Saturday, June 27 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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